MC462919: ContextIQ: Inline Search During Message Composing

​​Context IQ allows users to easily search for and insert entities like people and files in a message they’re writing.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 88943.

Editor leveraging Context IQ allows users to easily search for and insert entities that exist across their Microsoft 365 account like people and files, in a message they’re writing. When users type the “@” symbol, a menu will appear that shows the different options. Outlook can also proactively assist users by suggesting relevant content to insert based on the context of their current message.

When this will happen

We will begin rolling out in mid-November and expect to complete rollout by mid-December.

How this will affect your organization

When users type the “@’ key, a menu will appear that allows them to search for, filter, and insert entities that exist across their Microsoft 365 account. Outlook can also proactively assist users by suggesting relevant content to insert based on the context of their current message.

What you need to do to prepare

There is no action required at this time. For more information, please visit this page [What’s new in Microsoft 365—How we’re empowering everyone for a new world of hybrid work].

Message ID: MC462919
Published: 2022-11-09
Updated: 2022-11-09
Product(s): Outlook
Cloud instance(s): Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Platform(s): Web, World Tenant
Release phase(s): General Availability